Try a storytime on snakes, or turtles and tortoises. If possible, see if you can borrow a snake or turtle from a local pet store, or from a group that rescues animals such as the [continue reading]
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Turtles and Tortoises Storytime Ideas (2014)
Turtles and Tortoises – revised Try a storytime on snakes, or on turtles and tortoises. If possible, see if you can borrow a snake or turtle from a local pet store, or from a group [continue reading]
Drought and Hydrology Storytime Ideas
Here is a simple Drought-Hydrology storytime, which is perfect for those of us in drought-stricken California. For an activity, demonstrate one of the projects seen here or do simple watercolor painting. For more ideas, check out [continue reading]
Lizards Storytime Ideas (revised)
Pet and animal storytimes are always a big hit. The themes of “Cats” and “Dogs” are sure to draw in a crowd at your story times but why not try a storytime on Lizards and Chameleons? For [continue reading]
Plants and Photosynthesis Storytime Ideas
One of the earliest science concepts children learn about is photosynthesis, or how plants generate energy from the sun and water. Even young toddlers and preschoolers can appreciate stories on plants. For an activity, take [continue reading]
Horses Storytime Ideas -2014
Try a storytime on horses, pet and animal storytimes are always a big hit! For a craft activity, make these horse finger puppets using a toilet paper roll. Hubbell, Patricia. HORSES: TROTTING! PRANCING! RACING! Lively [continue reading]
Volcano Storytime Ideas (2014)
Although there are not many picture books about volcanoes, this topic can make a great science-themed storytime . Your audience would enjoy seeing a model of an erupting volcano – maybe you can borrow one [continue reading]
Wind Storytime Ideas
Storytimes with a science focus can be fun any time of year. Here is a simple Wind and weather-related storytime you can do with preschoolers. For a craft project, make these fun pinwheels go here. [continue reading]